An Interview With a Playboy13.1

Tomorrow, the interview will be officially done. And so were my obligation to accompany you during my free time. But arent you going home yet? Jennafei hesitatingly asked from Dex on their way from school to her house.

That was the 6thday they were together and because of two consecutive days that Dex gave her favor to answer more that one question, it did no longer take ten days to take the interview. After getting the last information that she needed from Dex, by tomorrow, she can already start writing the article about him. She was not forgetting her and Leilas agreement that she will be taking her place the moment Leila left the publication office, next semester. Her dream to become the next editor in chief was close to coming true but she was not totally happy. Because after her interview with him and after he left her house, they will no longer be together.

It was silly and she knew it but she felt like she wanted to stay with him a little longer or more. Jennafei was puzzled about her feelings. Over that feeling that suddenly blossomed from her heart about him. She did not have to think hard to find out what that was. She knew she was already falling for his charm. Like all those women who became his flavor of the week. But she knew that she should not feel that way and its a big mistake what almost happened last night at the dim picnic site. It was a good thing that the kiss did not persist to happen because she did not know what will happen after that ever happened.

Jennafei was not capable of playing games. She knew very well just what Dex wanted from her. Perhaps, he may not be a bad person but it cant be denied what a playboy the guy was and she wont let herself be included to the number of girls he collected.

Dex glanced at her for a second then turned back at the road. The car has already entered the subdivision where her house is located in. They are still far ahead since its at the farthest part of subdivision.

Are you throwing me out now? Do you already want me to go back home? She did not know if its just her imagination or she heard from his tone of voice like he was sulking.

Its not like that! She answered hurriedly. If only he knew what she really feels inside. But it wont be good for the both of them to stay together. He had to be out of her life before she gets used to his presence always by her side before her feelings towards the guy went somewhere. I just thought that you have to leave now since your parents are already home.

She was not sure if his parents are currently inside the country. She just wanted to catch him (by his own mouth). She had a strong hunch that it was his father who called him when they were at the picnic site last night.

Its just Papa who went home, Dex gave an information.

Well then, its time to get bonded with your father.

She heard him snort. He went home not to be with me, but to take care of his business. After that, hell fly to the States again. Thats also what Mama does. She has fashion businesses in Paris and in London. They just go home to check their businesses here.

Dexs car suddenly stopped. He tried to switch it a couple of times to no avail. Shit. Must be the fuel pump again. I shouldve driven my other car.

Jennafeis attention wasnt on that matter but on what Dex have said. Its now totally clear to her. Dex was not happy with his life. Even when hes wealthy and he gets everything he wants. He wanted something that money could never buy. A happy family.

Is that why Dex wants it at her home?

He shook his head and looked outside. She just noticed that it was raining. They were already in front of the clubhouse. There is nobody around in this dark area. They dont have any umbrella so they cant just walk on their way home. Jennafei took her phone from her bag to call home but the battery was drained.

Lend me your phone, I will call home.

You dont need to do that. Dex opened the door and went out without putting any on his head. He went around at her side and opened the door. Lets go.

Well go out in the rain? Jennafei felt an excitement deep inside.

Its no big deal. Or do you easily get sick?

When she shook her head, Dex pulled her from the car then locked the door. Jennafei left her bag inside the car. She did not look how he used the key-less lock without getting it wet. She just heard its sound. Dex put his jacket on her. Then he held her hand and pulled her to the street.

Jennafei glanced at her hand Dex was tightly holding. She wanted to slap herself because she cant stop her heart from flattering with the touch of their skins and the scene that was happening.

She had dreamed of walking in the rain, holding hands with the one she loved. She looked at him dreamily as they walked. Maybe it was madness but right at the moment, she was wishing he would kiss her under the rain.

He abruptly looked at her and she felt her face heat up.

What am I thinking?

He suddenly stopped walking and faced her. He smiled and stared at her intently.

W-why? Jennafei asked.

So it felt this good to be under the rain at night.

Is it your first time to bathe in the rain?

No. But it was my first time to be with a girl in the middle of the rain.

So?

I want to make the most out of it.

Like how?

Dex held her other hand. She was alarmed at the growing excitement inside her chest. He brought her hands to his lips. He kissed her knuckles while looking at her eyes. She stared for how long. There was something in his eyes she could not define. She gasped when he suddenly pulled her in and wrapped her in his arms.

Dex Should she protest from his boldness inspite her willingness? The feeling that his embrace awoke in her being was indescribable. It was as if she had been hugged for the first time in her life. It was as if she wanted to stay in his arms forever.

Jenna he whispered in her ear.

He just called her Jenna? Did that mean that hes accepting her as the simple Jenna and not Fei who was his type of girl?

He slightly moved her his arms after hugging her for a long time. Her heart jumped even faster when their eyes met again. Jenna And again she saw the same look he had last night under the stars. He wanted to kiss her!

She confirmed her hunch when his eyes landed on her lips. He looked at her lips the way he did last night. His hand lifted to her face to tenderly pushed the wet tendrils of her hair aside and caressed her cheek. She swallowed. She quivered at the intimacy of his touch. She felt his one hand go to her nape. Soon enough, she closed her eyes as his lips went down to reach hers.

At the first touch of his lips to hers, she felt as if her heart leaped out of her chest. She cant believe the wondrous effect with the touching of their lips. He nipped her lips so softly yet passionately. In a few seconds, his way of kissing altered. Its a kind of kiss she had never experienced before. Aggressive. Passionate. She felt like there were hot water pouring down her skin. She imitated his way of kissing. She heard him groan. He embraced her even tighter. She did not notice that her hands were already on his shoulders. She no longer cared about the surroundings. All she knew was that she likes the way he kissed her and she wanted him to kiss her more.

Jennafei rolled around on her bed. It was already 1 AM but she still cannot sleep while its already been sometime since she locked herself in her room. Right after dinner, she asked to ascend her room to finish her assignments.

She did not want to avoid Dex because of the heated kiss they shared in the middle of the rain but because she was feeling shy. She did not know how to face him after what happened. But there is one thing that she knew about. She already loved Dex.

Its not because she granted her crazy wish that he was not awared of, but because when he held and kissed her, she thought that she never felt as happy before. Even when she was with Melvin.

She glanced at the picture frame of hers and her ex-boyfriend. She reached it from the side table and stared. The sadness she used to feel everytime she looked at it was no longer there. It meant one thing, she was already free from their old memories. She no longer loved Melvin.

She opened the bottom drawer from her side table and kept the picture frame inside. She took a deep breath after she layed down. The memories flashed her mind of how she and Dex walked home while holding hands and no conversation between the two of them. They were only both happy and smiling. Before they entered the gate, he pulled her in once again. He stole a quick kiss on the lips and she hit him on his shoulder.

She was awaken from her memories by few light knocks from her door. Who would knock on her door at this time? When she thought that it might be Dex, it was like her intestines were rioting inside from nervousness. She was not mistaken. It was Dex that she faced on the other side of her door.

Dex? Why? She whispered.

He looked around first before suddenly pulled her inside his arms and kissed her on the lips. The kiss was so gentle and unbelievably sweet.

Goodnight, he whispered as he let go off her lips. He pinched her chin. Lets talk tomorrow.

He left her dumbfounded and with a dancing heart.

The next morning, when she woke up, she was surprised to know that that Dex already left without telling her. There were no classes that day because its national holiday and she slept and woke up late.

Did he say why? she asked Jonas who gave her her bag. She learned that Dex went back to where they left his car last night to get their stuff.

His mom went home so he also went home. He already brought his luggage. His driver fetched him. It seems that he wont be back to live here again.

There suddenly seemed like cold ice that poured her heart. He will not be coming back?

There, there dont be so sad. He said he will go back here later because you two will be going out. Its likely that he will ask you for a date. Yihee, her brother started to tease her. Kuya Dex looked so happy yesterday. Then while eating, he kept on staring at you while his eyes were shining. You are already together, arent you? Dont tell me you nodded yes in the middle of the rain?

She castigated Jonas to shoo him away. She cant help smiling from what she heard from her brother.

In the afternoon, Dex was still not there yet. She was bothered and worried about him. So when she heard the sound of engine outside their house, she readily went out. It was to her disappointment and surprise when she saw that it was Melvin that went out from the taxi.

W-what are you doing here?

Melvin sadly smiled at her. Jenna, can we talk?

Lets go inside, she said after a while.

Lets talk somewhere else. Even at the park.

Alright, I will just let them know.

(T/N: I find this bizarre, I almost never do this. Letting my family know everytime I go out. There are those kind of family and upbringing I guess. Or maybe one of the reason is because this novel is set in 2007. Its a time here in the country where not everybody has a cellphone (the parents and kids?), wherein you can just text or call them where you are at. These days, even primary school students have their own cellphone or tablets. >.